vein — Any of the tubes forming part of the blood circulation system of the body, carrying mainly oxygen-depleted blood toward the heart
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: Any of the tubes forming part of the blood circulation system of the body, carrying mainly oxygen-depleted blood toward the heart
Pronunciation (IPA): /veɪn/
Korean meaning: 혈액을 심장으로 운반하는 혈관, 정맥
Korean pronunciation: 베인 (강세: 베인)
Example Sentences
- After the vampire bite, I could see every vein in my neck turning purple.
- The artist continued his work in a romantic vein, painting scenes of love.
- My grandmother's hands showed prominent veins that told stories of a lifetime of hard work.
vein
NOUN//veɪn//
Any of the tubes forming part of the blood circulation system of the body, carrying mainly oxygen-depleted blood toward the heart
The doctor searched carefully for a visible vein before drawing blood.
The surgeon repaired the damaged vein before the bleeding became more dangerous. (vessel inside → veins are blood VESSELS running INSIDE the body carrying blood back through circulation)
The damaged vein caused pain and dangerous strain throughout his arm.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'veine', derived from Latin 'vena' meaning a blood vessel or vein. The word ultimately has uncertain origins but may be related to Latin 'venire' (to come).
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📝Examples
“After the vampire bite, I could see every vein in my neck turning purple.”
“The artist continued his work in a romantic vein, painting scenes of love.”
“My grandmother's hands showed prominent veins that told stories of a lifetime of hard work.”
“He discovered a rich vein of comedy gold when he started making jokes about his cooking disasters.”
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